Children’s Health Care

Did you know that car accidents are a leading cause of death for children? Let’s explore the importance of Child Passenger Safety Week and provide helpful tips to keep your little ones secure on the road. Why Observing Child Passenger Safety Week Is So Important Child Passenger Safety Week ...

As a child, one of the most anticipated things about summer is summer camp! Aside from the joy of not having to attend school, summer camp offers a unique experience. It’s a time when kids get a taste of independence, away from the watchful eyes of their parents. They ...

Each year, about 476,000 Americans, including both adults and children, are believed to be affected by Lyme disease. Although it can be treated effectively if detected early, it often goes unnoticed for years. If left untreated, Lyme disease can cause long-term and serious symptoms that impact the heart, joints, and ...

For children with asthma, this is a tough time of the year. The spread of respiratory illnesses in school, the change in temperature, and exposure to various seasonal allergens can all trigger asthma in children, which can cause missed school days and trips to the emergency room in Corpus Christi. ...

As kids explore the world, they are prone to everyday bumps and bruises. However, head injuries in children must be taken seriously and approached correctly to ensure the best possible outcome. In this article, we’ll share important information about children’s head injuries and how to prevent serious long-term impacts. What Is ...

Did you know that two children were killed every day in 2019 due to car accidents? It’s an unfortunate fact that vehicular crashes are the leading cause of death in children 13 years of age or even younger. This statistic should encourage all parents to do more in the name of ...

On August 16, 2022, 6,750 new COVID cases were reported in Texas, bringing the seven-day average to 9,540. Although hospitalizations have decreased, the average number of new cases is increasing. As kids are heading back to school, concerned parents are looking for back-to-school tips regarding health and safety. Keep reading to ...

Many parents today don’t consider measles as a major threat to their child’s health. However, this could be a risky presumption. According to the CDC, in 2019, the incidence rate for measles in the United States rose to a whopping 1,282 individual confirmed cases, spread out over 31 states. This figure was ...

Most people don’t think about the possibility of injury until it’s too late. Safety – in our home and work life – is a team effort. Making small, conscious changes to our daily routines will go a long way in making our schools, homes, and communities safer.   Think ...

Keeping their kids safe is every parent’s priority – and is even more important during the pandemic. The majority of children do not appear to be at higher risk than adults, however, the pandemic is also making victims out of children. According to UNICEF, if there are no basic ...